1996 Ferrari 550 vs. 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, both 1996 Ferrari 550 and 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 395 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace. (90 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 25 kg more than 1996 Ferrari 550.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Ferrari 550 (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace. (226 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari 550 | 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 550 | Hi-Ace |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 568 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1960 mm |
